US 181 SB over FM 2986 (wildcat Dr)
FairSan Patricio County, Texas · 0.45 MI NE of FM 893 · Structure no. 162050010104040
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 860 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,258
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 181 SB over FM 2986 (wildcat Dr) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 181 SB over FM 2986 (wildcat Dr) in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 54 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 16,258 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,350 by 2033. The structure is 860 ft (262.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 181 SB over FM 2986 (wildcat Dr) built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is US 181 SB over FM 2986 (wildcat Dr) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does US 181 SB over FM 2986 (wildcat Dr) carry?
About 16,258 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 181 SB over FM 2986 (wildcat Dr)?
The structure is 860 ft (262.1 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns US 181 SB over FM 2986 (wildcat Dr)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.